Job overview This role supports the development of Kent & Medway Pathology Network (KMPN), implementing and embedding our network values through leadership, management and team development and staff engagement.
The network consists of seven Pathology laboratories currently situated in four Acute Trusts managed by three employers.
There is a suite of transformation projects underway that will unite the Pathology services with shared technology and equipment enabling harmonisation and equality of access to services; and plans to create a joint venture with single management structure.
To respond proactively to emergent workforce development and engagement issues by supporting people managers and teams with timely and effective interventions, such as facilitation, training, coaching and organisational development (OD) consultancy as agreed with the Workforce Project Director.To analyse workforce trends and development needs from staff surveys and personal development plans and develop interventions to complement the cultural and development needs of leaders and teams in collaboration with HR business partners and pathology managers.To collate and present, via our network learning and development platform, development opportunities available through Trusts, NHSE, NHS Elect etc.
Main duties of the job To lead on the planning, delivery or facilitation and evaluation and reporting of Organisational Development initiatives, including mentoring, network induction, team and management development and staff engagement to implement and embed the network values within KMPN under the direction of the Workforce Project Director.
Working for our organisation MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex.
We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff.
We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.Would you like to work flexibly?
In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.
Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career.
We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients.
We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities.
We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace.
Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible.
You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Interview Date: To be confirmedPlease note that this role may often attract a high level of applications.
Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Training, coaching or leadership qualification Desirable criteria Project management qualification Experience Essential criteria Experience of group facilitation, training and presentation skillsExperience using a coaching approach to guide, support and influenceExperience in workforce development and using the OD consultancy model or similar Desirable criteria NHS experience across multiple organisations Experience Essential criteria Proven ability to build effective working relationships and establish credibility with colleagues at all levels Desirable criteria pathology experience